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CCA reports: A new brand and some good news

From the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

It’s been an eventful couple of months, to say the least. There is a great deal of positive news to share with you. On the heels of a very successful public and government affairs campaign to secure an exemption from front-of-package labelling on ground beef, we launched a new brand and name in early July. […] Read more

Yearlings in the ring during  the Canadian Livestock Auctioneering Championship at Northern Livestock Sales, Lloydminster, Sask.

Beef supply down, retail prices up

The industry needs to keep an eye on the retail price of beef in the next year, says a market analyst. Brenna Grant, executive director of Canfax, spoke about the direction cattle markets are likely headed while at the Canadian Beef Industry Conference (CBIC) in Penticton, B.C. earlier this summer. Retail prices were a focus […] Read more



News from the Canadian Limousin Association

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Limousion Association thanks Nicole Scott for being part of the team for the past two years. She has accepted a new position and will be moving home to Ontario. All the best to her in her future endeavors. The association also welcomes Jayme Smith to the team in the part-time registry/member services position. […] Read more


A handful of corn silage. The feeder simulation program gave 4-H members a chance to learn about backgrounding rations, as well as purchasing and marketing cattle.

Risky Business — Feeder simulation program teaches youth ups and downs of the cattle market

During the simulation, participants ‘bought’ feeders, figured out the feeding costs and logistics and sold them into the spring grasser market

Farm simulator games are popular but recently, young members of the Nomads 4-H Club near Kyle, Sask., had the opportunity to try a realistic cattle version when they joined a simulated feeder pilot project. Buying and selling feeder calves on a large scale can be a challenge, with many factors affecting profit. To address the […] Read more

Doug and Erika Fossen and family of Rock Creek, B.C.

Bar 7 Ranch named 2022 TESA recipient 

The Canadian Cattle Association (CCA) is pleased to announce Bar 7 Ranch, located in Rock Creek, British Columbia (B.C.) as the recipient of The Environmental Stewardship Award (TESA) for 2022.  Doug and Erika Fossen, who own and operate Bar 7 Ranch, are recognized for their proactive rangeland management, fire mitigation efforts on government pastures, supporting […] Read more


Canadian Hereford Association seeks executive director

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Hereford Association has seen some changes lately with the departure of Stephen Scott, executive director for the association. Scott had seen many changes with the association including a new Canadian Hereford branding program, website, logo and trade show presence. The association is looking for a new executive director to build on the foundation […] Read more

News from the Canadian Charolais Association

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

The Canadian Charolais held its annual meeting on June 10 to 11, 2022, in Russell, Man. This was the first time the association had met in person since 2019. Kasey Phillips of Waskatenau, Alta., was re-elected as president while Shawn Airey from Rivers, Man., was selected as first vice-president. Second vice-president is Ryan Nesbit, Nestleton, […] Read more


Mike Millar at the Canadian Cattlemen booth at Ag in Motion.

Canadian Cattlemen at Ag in Motion 

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

With close to 500 exhibitors at Ag in Motion, near Langham, Sask., the farm show picked up where it had left off in 2019. The entire Canadian Cattlemen team was glad to be on the 100-acre site, visiting with farmers, ranchers, exhibitors and colleagues from across Glacier FarmMedia and beyond.  Ag in Motion attendees were […] Read more

Davidson Gelbvieh/Lonesome Dove hold annual bull sale

Purely Purebred, news from the August 2022 issue of Canadian Cattlemen

Davidson Gelbvieh and Lonesome Dove Ranch held their 33rd annual bull on Friday, March 4, 2022, near Ponteix, Sask. Sale day arrived along with a good amount of snow, providing some much-needed moisture. Many determined customers attended the sale to bid in person, and there was also a large and active bidding community online with […] Read more


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